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Cozy Brown Sugar Cinnamon Caramel Cookies

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Soft, chewy cookies with a perfect balance of brown sugar, cinnamon, and gooey caramel pockets, ideal for cozy occasions and quick sweet treats.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (320g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups (packed, 330g) brown sugar (preferably dark brown sugar)
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (about 150g) caramel bits or soft caramel squares, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 1 ½ cups brown sugar and ½ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula or mixing on low speed until soft but not sticky. Add a tablespoon more flour if too wet.
  6. Gently fold in 1 cup caramel bits or chopped caramel squares, being careful not to overmix.
  7. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough balls about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets, about 24 medium-sized cookies. Optionally, press a few extra caramel bits on top of each dough ball.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers still look soft. Start checking at 9 minutes as oven times vary.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely or enjoy warm.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for easier creaming. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies chewy. Fold caramel bits gently to prevent premature melting. Chilling dough for 15-30 minutes helps prevent spreading. Adding flaky sea salt on top before baking enhances flavor.

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